39 Teacher Statistics And Demographics

Find the most up-to-date teacher demographics and statistics that'll surprise you.

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Steven Zauderer
October 15, 2024
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Key Teacher Demographics & Statistics

  1. There are more than 4,492,114 teachers employed in the U.S.
  2. 74.3% of all teachers are women, and 25.7% are men.
  3. The average age of an employed teacher is 42 years old.
  4. It's most common that teachers are White (72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.0%), Black or African American (10.1%), and Asian (3.4%).
  5. Teachers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  6. Baltimore, Maryland pays an annual average salary of $61,238 to teachers, making it the city with the highest teacher salary.
  7. Teachers who are women earned 95% of what male teachers earned in 2021.
  8. Maryland is the best and most high-paying state for teachers to live.

Teacher Statistics By Gender

74.3% of teachers are women and 25.7% of teachers are men.

Gender Percentages
Female 74.3%
Male 25.7%

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men in the teaching industry.

Teacher Statistics By Gender

Teacher Gender By Year

Year
Male
Female
2010 31.31% 68.69%
2011 31.61% 68.39%
2012 31.97% 68.03%
2013 32.14% 67.86%
2014 31.68% 68.32%
2015 32.18% 67.82%
2016 32.21% 67.79%
2017 32.06% 67.94%
2018 32.63% 67.37%
2019 28.78% 71.22%

Average Age Of A Teacher

The average age of an employed teacher is 42 years old.

Average Age Of A Teacher

Teacher Age

Teacher Age Percentages
40+ years 60%
30-40 years 28%
20-30 years 13%

Teacher Age By Race

Race
Male Age
Female Age
Black or African American 42 44
Unknown 36 39
Asian 38 42
Hispanic or Latino 41 41
White 43 43
American Indian and Alaska Native 40.5 45

Teacher Statistics By Race

The most common race among teachers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all teachers. 12.0% of teachers are Hispanic or Latino, and 10.1% are Black or African American.

Teacher Race Breakdown

Teacher Race Percentages
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latio 12.0%
Black or African American 10.1%
Asian 3.4%
Unknown 1.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%

Teacher Race By Year

Year
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
2010 75.62% 10.41% 2.49% 9.82%
2011 75.22% 10.35% 2.67% 10.01%
2012 75.05% 10.21% 2.72% 10.14%
2013 74.51% 10.25% 2.91% 10.35%
2014 74.60% 10.18% 2.90% 10.41%
2015 74.34% 9.85% 3.05% 10.77%
2016 73.49% 10.26% 3.06% 11.17%
2017 73.44% 9.91% 3.20% 11.31%
2018 73.22% 9.82% 3.21% 11.55%
2019 72.33% 10.13% 3.39% 12.04%

Teacher Statistics By Education

The most common degree for teachers is a bachelor's degree, as 64% of teachers earn that degree. Second is master's degree with 15% of teacher's earning that degree. Finally, 10% of teachers earn an associate degree.

Teacher Statistics By Education

Teachers By Education

Teacher Degree Percentages
Bachelors 64%
Masters 15%
Associate 10%
High School Diploma 6%
Other Degrees 5%

Teacher Wage Gap By Education

Teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,967 per year. Teachers with a Masters degree earn an average annual income of $53,011. Teachers with a Bachelors degree earn an average annual income of $43,512.

Teacher Wage Gap By Education

Teacher Employment Statistics

Company Size

This chart shows the average size of companies that usually hire teachers.

teacher employment by company size

Teacher Jobs By Employer Size

Company Size Percentages
Less than 50 employees 8%
50 - 100 employees 4%
100 - 500 employees 26%
500 - 1,000 employees 11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees 44%
More than 10,000 employees 7%

Types Of Companies Teacher Work In

Most teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Types Of Companies Teacher Work In

Teacher Jobs By Sector

Company Type Percentages
Education 73%
Public 4%
Private 17%
Government 5%

Top Industries Hiring Teachers

The industries with the most teachers include education, government and non profits.

Top Industries Hiring Teachers
Industry Percentages
Education 79%
Government 4%
Non Profits 4%
Health Care 2%
Professional 2%
Retail 1%
Finance 1%
Internet 1%
Hospitality 1%
Technology 1%
Fortune 500 1%
Start-up 1%

Teacher Employment And Turnover Statistics

Teacher Unemployment Rate By Year

Year Teacher Unemployment Rate
2010 2.82%
2011 2.96%
2012 2.53%
2013 2.43%
2014 1.86%
2015 1.70%
2016 1.52%
2017 1.41%
2018 1.53%
2019 1.62%

Teacher Unemployment Rate Over Time

Teacher Unemployment Rate Over Time

Average Number Of Years A Teacher Stays In A Job

Average Number Of Years A Teacher Stays In A Job

Teacher Tenure

Number Of Years Percentages
Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 33%
3-4 years 13%
5-7 years 13%
8-10 years 5%
11+ years 11%

FAQs

What percentage of teachers are female?

71.2% of teachers are female in the United States, up 3.8% compared to last years. That means there are 3,198.385 female teachers in the U.s. and 1,293,729 male teachers in the United States.

How many teachers are there in the U.S?

There are more than 4,492,114 teachers employed in the U.S.

What percentage of teachers are Black?

10.1% of teachers are Black or African American.

How old is the average teacher?

The average teacher is 43 years old. More than 5 out of 10 teachers are 40 years old or older, 28% are between 30-40 years old, and 13% are between 20-30 years old.

References

  1. https://www.zippia.com/teacher-jobs/demographics/
  2. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm